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2016 Map of Nabesna C-5 SE

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Nabesna C-5 SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Mentasta Mountains dominate the northern horizon of this 2016 survey, where the peaks descend toward the expansive Wrangell-Saint Elias National Preserve. Centered around the settlement of Nabesna, the landscape is defined by a dense network of mountain drainage, including Platinum Creek, Lost Creek, and Chalk Cr. The Nabesna Road serves as the primary artery through this interior terrain, providing access to remote locations such as the Sportsmens Paradise Airport.

A notable characteristic of this area is the transition from high mountain slopes to the wetland-rich lowlands where Big Grayling Lake and Karen Lake are found. The map also delineates the administrative boundary between the Southeast Fairbanks and Valdez-Cordova census areas, illustrating how modern political divisions overlay this traditional wilderness. Small water bodies like Trail Cr and Jack Cr reflect the intricate hydrography of the Alaskan interior during the early 21st century.